This bank building was erected to replace a previous structure damaged in the earthquake and fire of 04/18/1906. The new building was in operation by 05/1908, with advertisements of that time assuring clients and potential customers of its reliable solidity and fire resistance. An ad in the San Francisco Call at that time stated: "Now located in its new class A, fireproof building. Market near Fourth. Our armor plate safe deposit vaults will afford perfect protection from fire and theft." (See "Humboldt Savings Bank" San Francisco Call, 05/14/1908, p. 9.)

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Meyer and O'Brien, during their 6-year partnership, designed this Humboldt Bank Building to replace the previous destroyed in the Great Earthquake and Fire of 04/18-19/1906. Both Frederick Meyer and Smith O'Brien rented office spaces in the Humboldt Savings Bank Building, following the dissolution of their partnership in 1908.